glad1

As one who frequently gets too involved in whatever they're working on, I've found myself in this situation far more times than I can count. My first reaction is almost always one of "let me see if I can deal with this later" and I'll see if I can hold. I'm successful nearly always on the first go around, but often I'll see if I can ignore the second, third or... seventh warnings. As most of you know, each time the urge seems to come back stronger. Usually all it takes is a drop or two to tell me I need to do something right away.

I'm a male, so I suppose I could give you a better idea, some pointers if you will. 😉 At least for me, pinching is somewhat effective in delaying the inevitable, but not as much as you might think. For one, that tube is only soft some of the time, so pinching it might become difficult or at least more than a little hard. While it still will usually work at the tip, gripping the shaft enough to stop the flow will be painful. As for putting a finger on the hole, there's going to be very nice and uncontrollable spray when the bladder decides it's emptying.

I was thinking the aim was about three times that. From a study I read, humans like most mammals take an average of 21 seconds to empty their bladders. https://www.livescience.com/46625-most-mammals-take-21-seconds-to-pee.html Not that I usually time them, but mine are typically at least 15 seconds and probably 25 on the long side. At least there's one thing I'm almost normal about.

I hate to spoil anybody's fun, but it's generally not a good idea to apply urine directly on your plants. Usually it's too concentrated and often kills them. Although a couple bladders worth into a one or two-gallon can seems to be about the right dilution. Or, so I'm told. 😉

I find myself in many situations where it is indeed handy! For those who don't have one, I'm more than willing to show the benefits and advantages.

I love a movie with a happy ending!

I vote for the latter.

Nice knowing at least one of us can wait two hours. It comes in waves, but think I'm at an 8.

Toilet is almost always off limits for me. Must seek alternative.

You do know what always comes at the end of a nap? A "p" and sometimes it's spelled with a capital "P!"

Exactly! I, on the other hand, would always let them seek out their urinary relief, even if it meant a longer break so they could walk deeper into the woods. Some time ago, I learned that those who had a comfortable day on the trail kept coming back.

I've led many co-ed groups on dayhikes. Usually they're a pretty even mix of men and women. We tended to stop for breaks about every two hours. Most would take advantage of the time to pee then, women usually going further into the woods than the men, though some weren't all that shy. But, I think the most interesting experience for me was the time I led a group of all women. When we took our first break about two hours in, I got teased a bit abut how the tables seemed to have turned. I'm pretty sure a few were trying to make it hard for me to find relief.

I totally agree! I just got back last week from a three-week trip. Still catching up from that, but may have to post a story or two.

It's also very pleasant when you're standing. 😁

I'm sure more will come out in time. We all have to pee, right? In the meantime, maybe I should have named this story "How I got over my shyness."